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Have you ever wondered how commercial fruits and vegetables rank against each other for pesticides? Recently I discovered a fabulous website for the Environmental Working Group (EWG) www.ewg.org. The EWG is a not-for-profit environmental research organization dedicated to improving public health and protecting the environment by reducing pollution in air, water and food. The guide…

We had a beautiful week in Northern Canada and Simon and I attribute this to the lovely people who helped host us. In general, Canadians seem very genuine and friendly. As Australians who had left behind glorious summer sunshine, the sudden abundance of snow at times left us feeling rather isolated. Some days, the local…

Continuing with our discussion on Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia, “Between about 5 and 10% of people are regularly using something to help them sleep,” says Professor Leon Lack, head of the Sleep Research Laboratory at Flinders University. “About 5% use prescribed hypnotic medications, another 5-10% use over-the-counter prescriptions and an unknown percentage use alcohol.” Interestingly,…

FOR FAST ACTING RELIEF FROM STRESS, TRY SLOWING DOWN! Lilly Tomlin, Actress and Comedienne Interestingly, when I was walking early this morning, my dominant meditative thought was “Thank you Lord, for helping me to be a calm and present partner and mother.” I then observed how those few words struck my core like a nasty…

As the year pans out I am definitely suffering from a lack of enthusiasm for creating exciting and nutritious lunch menus. Hopefully some of the following recipes, in addition to the examples offered in the previous “school lunches” blog, will see you through to the end of the year. Good luck Mild Chilli Burger with…

Do you have Candida? Many people unknowingly suffer with a candida overgrowth. While it is normal for some of the Candida yeast-like fungi (bacteria) to be present in the body, Candidiasis is a bacterial imbalance which then leads to a yeast infection. Soon after our third son was born-still, I developed signs of a uterine…

HOW CAN I CONTROL CANDIDA AND RE-BALANCE MY BODY? There is no denying Candida is very difficult to control and it will require great commitment and patience. Candida thrives on sugar and refined carbohydrates, however if you stay light-hearted and focused, with time you can conquer this imbalance. Please see Candida Overgrowth blog to identify…

STOP before you buy that sugar-free chewing gum, dessert, soft drink or yoghurt and consider the long term health risks!!! Since its discovery in 1965, controversy has raged over the health risks associated with the sugar substitute known as Aspartame or Additive 951. This man-made sweetener is found in more than 5000 products in Australia,…